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2021-07-07 16:09:12
Hello Doctor, My mother has been bitten by my pet cat while fighting with another cat. He also injured my mother with his nails on her legs.Our pet is vaccinated with Feligen CRP (Dose 1) and the next dose will be provided in Oct  '21. Please advise what should I do next.
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Clean the wound with antiseptic Get antirabies vaccine and TT injection
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complete course of antirabies vaccine

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Wash it with soap and water first. Clean wound with betadine also.. get TT shot and rabies vaccine with Rabies serum also.... Take some antibiotics also.. It's always better to discuss on voice or video call.....

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TT injection and anti rabies vaccine according to cat

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